Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Frank Gary Sims
Jun 5, 2015
Frank Gary Sims, 54, of Goode, went to his Heavenly Home on June 5, 2015. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Bedford, VA, a son of the late William Alex Sims and the late Janie Harrison Sims. In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by two brothers: William “Billy” Sims II and James “Jimmy” Sims....
Justin Michael Mays
Jun 4, 2015
Justin Michael Mays, 40, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, after a courageous battle with a rare virus. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends every step of the way. Born December 27, 1974, in Chicago Heights, Ill. and raised in Altavista and Lynchburg, Va., Justin was the son of Martha Dean Farmer Miller and Dr. Terry Miller...
Dale Lynn Helms
Jun 4, 2015
Dale “Doc’ Lynn Helms, 52, of Rustburg died Thursday June 4, 2015.Doc was born July 29th 1952 in Lynchburg a son of the late Nathan L. Helms and Beulah Deal Helms. Doc honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and worked as a welder with Delta Star. He was also a member of the Lynchburg 7th Day Adventist Church.He...
George Homer Anderson
Jun 3, 2015
George Homer Anderson, Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born October 30, 1932, in Marian, Virginia. George was preceded in death by his parents George and Flossie Anderson, his twin sister Annie Gilliam and his brother, Homer. George is also survived by those in the Elliott home and his community who loved...
Helen B. "Deanie" Scarboro
Jun 3, 2015
Helen B. Scarboro, 81 of Amherst, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at The Carrington in Lynchburg.Born Saturday, October 21, 1933 in Amherst County, Deanie was a daughter of the late William Bowles and the late Rose Watts Bowles.In addition to her parents, Deanie was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Scarboro and her sister, Rose I....
Liz Tyree Silvea
Jun 2, 2015
Betty “Liz” Tyree Silvea, 73, of Lynchburg died Tuesday June 2, 2015.Liz was born November 6, 1941 in Lexington, a daughter of the late Emmett L. Tyree, Jr. and Eunice Haymaker Tyree. Liz loved art, enjoyed painting, and also had a passion for all animals.She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Nunn Peeler and husband Tony of Lynchburg, Eric Lawton...
Clay Anderson Worley
Jun 2, 2015
Clay Anderson Worley, 79, of Forest passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home. He was retired from the U. S. Navy and the Real Estate Business.In addition to his parents, Sam and Sarah Worley, Clay was preceded in death by three brothers, five half-sisters and four half- brothers.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Dalton...
Ernest Warren Roakes
May 31, 2015
Ernest Warren Roakes, 86, of Lynchburg died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Heritage Green. He was the devoted husband of Virginia Tyree Roakes for 65 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Linda Roakes Crist, his son Edward Wayne Roakes, daughter- in- law Barbara Price Roakes, and his granddaughter, Emily Winston Roakes.Ernest was...
Paul Pence Wisman
May 31, 2015
Paul Pence Wisman, Sr. “Pop”, 89, of Lynchburg died Sunday May 31, 2015. Paul was a man of great accomplishment and integrity, and will be remembered for his great devotion to his wife, Carrie Bowman Wisman “Na” for over 65 years. Pop and Na met when they were only seven and five years old as they grew up as neighbors.Paul...
Russell M. Childress
May 28, 2015
On May 28, 2015, Russell M. Childress of 6848 Virginia Byway, Bedford, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy period of declining health.He was born on October 13, 1914, in Callaway, Va., to the late James Henry and Ida Webster Childress. He was a sixty plus year member of the Bedford, VA Post No. 54 of the American Legion, and a...
Joyce Marie Shipp
May 28, 2015
Joyce Marie Smith Shipp, 70 of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was the wife of Richard Edison Shipp for 50 years.Born Friday, November 3, 1944 in Campbell County, Joyce was a daughter of the late Clarence N. Smith and the late Alma Martin Smith.In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by three...
Robert Mcclanahan Stump, Jr.
May 27, 2015
Robert McClanahan Stump, Jr., 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Click HERE for Robert’s GoFundMe Account
John Daniel Hawks, Iii
May 25, 2015
John Daniel Hawks, III, 86, of Lynchburg died Monday May 25, 2015. He was the devoted husband of Huguette B. Hawks for 56 years.John was born February 24, 1929 in Richmond, the son of the late John Daniel Hawks, Jr. and Buena Colaw Hawks. John was a graduate of Benedictine College Preparatory in Richmond and Virginia Tech. John honorably served...
James Elza Burnette, Sr.
May 25, 2015
James E. Burnette who was currently residing in Appomattox, VA passed away on May 25th. He was born and raised in Bedford County, VA — born in Huddleston on February 19, 1934, growing up in Forest, and graduating from New London Academy in 1951.He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marian Johnson Burnette, and parents, Barney...
Sharon Weidenkopf Chalmers
May 21, 2015
Sharon Weidenkopf Chalmers, 69, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was the wife of the late Fred Chalmers.Born Thursday, January 31, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, Sharon was the daughter of the late Robert Weidenkopf and the late Erna Reinke Weidenkopf.Sharon is survived by her son, Frederick Todd Chalmers of Richmond, Virginia; her daughter, Melanie Chalmers Ellis; her...
Walter Laird Sykes
May 20, 2015
Walter Laird Sykes, Jr., 76, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was the love of Susan B. Sykes’ life for thirty-five years.Walter was born on March 14, 1939, in Philadelphia, Penn., to the late Walter Laird Sykes, Sr. and the late Clara Wagner Sykes. As an engineer, Walter worked for FlowServe for over 45 years. He...
Milton Samuel Ridgeway
May 19, 2015
Milton Samuel Ridgeway, 71, of Rustburg, VA, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He was the husband of Glenda Faye Chambers Ridgeway of 50 years.Born Friday, December 10, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN, Milton was a son of the late Arthur L. Ridgeway and the late Mozelle Spence Ridgeway.In addition to his wife, Milton is survived by his son, Milton Brent Ridgeway...
Evelyn Coleman Glass
May 19, 2015
Evelyn Coleman Glass, 95, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday May 19, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Charlie Lewis Glass.Evelyn was born on October 11, 1919, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Frank Lester Coleman and the late Eva Bryant Coleman. Evelyn was a devoted homemaker for her children and a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.She...
Alisha Renee Downin
May 18, 2015
Alisha Renee Downin, 41, of Bedford passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. She was the fiancé of Kevin Furber.Born November 5, 1973, she was a daughter of Landon Knight, and Larri Prosser Knight.Alisha is also survived by the light of her life, her daughter, Brooke Leighann Downin; grandparents: Don and Nellie Knight; sister: Robyn Downin and her fiancé Kevin Coles;...
Mary Frances Shifflet Drumheller
May 18, 2015
Mary Frances Shifflet (Shifty) Drumheller, age 86, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015.Born July 2, 1928 in Covington, VA daughter of the late George Washington Shifflet and Carrie Rose Shifflet. Wife of the late James F. Drumheller, Jr.She was a graduate of Covington High School and Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. She was previously...
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